In 2002, Maharaki directs her first short film entitled, INNOCENTS. This film is nominated in several International Film Festivals, such as the 2003 FESPACO in Burkina Faso and “Vues d’Afrique, 2003” in Quebec.
In 2004, she is awarded the Grand Jury Prize of her Film School’s annual showcase for the directing of her short film, DIG IT. The film also receives the award for “Best Acting Performance”. Maharaki receives her prize at “La Cinémathèque de Paris” before a panel of 15 international TV and motion picture professionals, including the guest of honor, American director, Oliver Stone. This award provides Maharaki with professional equipment from the TSF Group to shoot her next short film in Paris. As a result of this award, DIG IT is recognized officially by a number of film festivals around the world.
In April 2006, Maharaki is invited to return to Barbados to direct the Barbados National Cultural Foundation’s award winning script, HOLDING ON.
In February 2007, Maharaki receives “Le Prix Lumina Sophie” for her script, VIVRE. This award is presented to her at “Le Palais des Congrès de Madiana” by Mrs Arlette PUJAR, member of “Le Conseil General de la Martinique”.
Immediately on her return to Barbados in March, she directs “The Rihanna Behind the Scenes photo shoot” for the American magazine, In Style.
later on, the music video “To the other side” that she directed for the artist Indrani, is nominated at the 2011 Barbados Music Awards in the category “Music video of the year”.
In 2011 her short film, "Un achat compulsif" translated "A Compulsive Purchase" wins the Audience Prize and Special Jury Mention for Humour at The Festival Prix de Court. The film was shot & edited in 48 hours with no other equipment but a small handycam and a laptop, no professional actor and no financial support.
Based in Barbados, Maharaki freelances throughout the Caribbean, producing and directing music videos, advertisements and short TV formats. She is regularly solicited to assist overseas productions in Barbados. (Caterpillar with Shontelle, Avon Cosmetics ad…)
Pursuing her dreams of cinema, Maharaki is currently working on the production of her award winning script VIVRE. The film produced by Arts et Vision Productions and Rock Rose will be shot in Martinique and Guadeloupe. It is supported by the Regional Council of Martinique and Guadeloupe, the Martinican Tourism Authority and the Ministry of Cultural.
The film project was presented at the 2012 Cannes Film festival.